Review: Castries Peanut Rum Creme

If i told you that Castries Peanut Rum Creme tasted like alcoholic peanut butter, you’re either going to love it or hate it, almost right off the bat.

This is probably the creamiest, richest rum liqueurs I’ve ever tasted. It’s a lovely blend of Madagascar vanilla, cream, peanuts, spices and St Lucian rum.

At first, I wasn’t sure how this would taste, and whether I’d actually like it, but this is ridiculously mixable. For that matter, I can imagine pouring this over a really good vanilla ice cream for dessert.

The best thing about this liqueur has got to be the versatility. My three favourite cocktails from using Castries have got to be:

Castries PB & J
Shake a couple of ounces of Castries Peanut Rum Creme over ice, pour it into a martini glass, and finish it off with a pour of Chambord raspberry liqueur.  The Chamboard sinks to the bottom of the glass and ends up looking very pretty. You can leave it there for a fruity finish or give it a stir for a more complex flavour.
Peanut Butter Cup
1 oz  Godiva chocolate liqueur
1 oz premium vanilla vodka
2 oz Castries Rum Creme

Shake vigorously over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. If you really want to impress your guests, drizzle chocolate sauce on the insides of the glass.

Crushed Velvet (this one might surprise you)
1 oz tawny port
2 oz Castries Rum Creme

Shake lightly over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Float two dollops of whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg.

(image source: bottle – Castries Rum & drinks – Polished Palate)